Definitions
Define aggressive
trying to get what you want by bullying the other person into it
Two 8th graders are pushing around a 6th grader and asking him for his lunch money. They won't leave him alone until he gives it to them. If he doesn't, they'll stuff him in a locker
YES - using their power, size and age over another student.
Define solution
Means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
What is a consequence of Mr. V going to the gym everyday?
He gets stronger, he can do 150 pushups instead of 100, he feels better and healthier etc.
Why is communication so important in relationships?
Something like important to be able to communicate openly and honestly to friends when expressing needs, wants, dislikes/likes. Especially when conflict happens
Define passive
being unclear in expressing your needs or afraid to express them
A teacher puts a student in the chokey for the day after wearing pigtails to school.
YES - doesn't always have to be student to student. Using power and size to intimidate someone younger.
What is STEP 2?
What is a consequence of eating a whole sleeve of oreos?
They tasted good, I'm not hungry anymore but now I feel sick
Can consequences be positive and negative?
Yes - tell me how
Define assertive
clearly saying what you want or mean without being hurtful to the other person
A classroom makes fun of a new student and doesn't give her the same tasks because she is a rabbit.
YES - unfair and one sided. Bullying just because she is different is still bullying, but not acceptable.
What is STEP 3?
Explore consequences
One of them could get in trouble or both of them
Can size of the problem be different for each person?
Yes - based on how they view the problem, they might rank it as a small, medium or large and react accordingly
Define SEL
social emotional learning :)
Create your own scenario that IS bullying
answers may vary
What is STEP 4?
Pick the best solution
Define consequence
The result or effect of an action or condition
Why is it important to take responsibility for your actions?
It is not always easy, but important in maintaining friendships. Being mature and accepting the consequences of your actions shows you understand what you did and how it can affect others.
Define bullying
When someone keeps being mean to someone else, on purpose, repetitive, one-sided, using power, size or status over them, unfair, can harm them physically or emotionally
Create your own scenario that is NOT bullying
answers may vary
What is STEP 1?
Say the problem without blame
What are the 3 types of consequences we learned?
You break it you fix it, loss of privilege & positive time out
What are the 4 ground rules for SEL?
If you need to take a break that's ok, what is said here stays here, don't interrupt classmates